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trichomoniasis
(trik″o-mo-niĀ“ә-sis)
infection by protozoa of the species Trichomonas. In humans this is usually a sexually transmitted disease caused by T. vaginalis. In females, vaginal or urethral infections may be symptom-free or may produce itching or burning, dysuria, and green, yellow,
or a white vaginal or urethral discharge. Males may be carriers with no symptoms, or may develop urethritis, enlargement of
the prostate, or epididymitis.

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